indebted
gb/ɪndˈɛtɪd/ us/ɪndˈɛtɪd/
B1
英语
~ 6100
义项
0 个义项
adjective
B1
state
1
owing money; in financial debt
Owing money to someone or to a company or bank, usually for a long time or in a serious way.
用法模式：
[someone] is indebted to [someone/something]
常见错误：
Learners often confuse "indebted" (usually more formal and serious) with the very common phrase "in debt". "In debt" is used more in everyday speech (e.g., "I am in debt"), while "indebted" appears more in writing or formal speech (e.g., "He is heavily indebted to the bank"). Another common mistake is using the wrong preposition, such as *"indebted with the bank"* instead of "indebted to the bank".
近义词
in debt (Very common everyday phrase; slightly less formal than "indebted" and used more broadly.)
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owing (More general and less formal; can refer to smaller or short-term amounts.)
反义词
debt-free (Emphasizes having no debts at all, often used in personal finance contexts.)
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solvent (More formal/technical; stresses having enough money to pay all debts.)
搭配
heavily indebted
|deeply indebted
|indebted households
|indebted countries
|indebted to the bank
主题
business
|finance
|law
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The company is heavily indebted and may have to lay off workers.
- Many young adults leave university already indebted to student loan providers.
- Several countries in the region are deeply indebted to international lenders.
- They became indebted to the bank after taking out a large mortgage.
- The report warned that highly indebted households are at risk if interest rates rise.
学习者例句
- The restaurant is indebted to the bank for a big loan.
- After the surgery, he was badly indebted and could not pay all his bills.
- Some small shops are indebted and may close soon.
- She is still indebted because she used her credit card too much.
adjective
formal
B2
state
2
feeling very grateful or obligated
Feeling very thankful to someone because they helped you, and feeling that you should do something for them in return.
用法模式：
[someone] feels indebted to [someone] for [something]
常见错误：
Learners often use "indebted" in informal speech where "thankful" or "grateful" would sound more natural. "Indebted" in this sense is quite formal and common in writing, speeches, or polite thanks (e.g., "I am deeply indebted to you"), not in casual conversation. Another frequent error is mixing this emotional sense with the money sense in the same sentence, which can confuse listeners.
近义词
grateful (More common and neutral; does not always include a strong sense of obligation to repay.)
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beholden (Formal and somewhat literary; often hints at an uncomfortable or heavy sense of obligation.)
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obliged (Formal or British; similar meaning but can sound slightly old-fashioned in some contexts.)
反义词
ungrateful (Describes someone who does not feel or show thanks when they should.)
搭配
feel indebted
|deeply indebted
|eternally indebted
|indebted to you for
|profoundly indebted
主题
emotions
|relationships
|social
|core_vocabulary
例句
- I am deeply indebted to my mentor for guiding me through my early career.
- We are profoundly indebted to the volunteers who worked through the night.
- She felt eternally indebted to the family that had taken her in.
- The author writes that he is indebted to his colleagues for their helpful comments.
- He was clearly indebted to her for giving him a second chance.
学习者例句
- I feel indebted to you for your help.
- We are very indebted to the doctors who saved our child.
- She said she was deeply indebted to her parents for their support.
- He is still indebted to his teacher for giving him good advice.
语法
相关表达
be indebted to
1/bˈi ɪndˈɛtɪd tə/
fixed phrase
formal
to feel strong gratitude to someone
To feel very thankful to someone because they helped you, and to feel that you should do something for them in return.
例句
- I will always be indebted to you for your kindness during that difficult time.
- The speaker said he was deeply indebted to his parents for their constant support.
- We are all indebted to the firefighters who risked their lives to save others.
deeply indebted
1/dˈipli ɪndˈɛtɪd/
fixed phrase
formal
extremely grateful and obligated
Feeling very, very thankful to someone and strongly feeling that you should repay their help.
例句
- I am deeply indebted to everyone who believed in this project.
- We are deeply indebted to our friends for their endless patience and support.
- The artist said she was deeply indebted to her teachers for shaping her career.
feel indebted to
1/fˈil ɪndˈɛtɪd tə/
fixed phrase
formal
to personally feel very grateful
To personally have the feeling that you are very thankful to someone and should help them back because they helped you.
例句
- She felt indebted to her colleagues for covering her work while she was sick.
- Many students feel indebted to the professor who encouraged them to keep studying.
- He still feels indebted to his neighbor for supporting him when he lost his job.
heavily indebted
1/hˈɛvɪli ɪndˈɛtɪd/
fixed phrase
owing a lot of money
Owing a very large amount of money, often so much that it is a serious problem.
例句
- The company is heavily indebted and may not survive another year.
- Many heavily indebted families are struggling to pay their rent and bills.
- The government introduced new measures to help heavily indebted small businesses.